Robert Kushner

Robert Kushner

Robert Kushner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Orland's Ewing Memorial Chapel - Ewing Township from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2022.
Robert Kushner, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 66.

Born in Trenton, Robbie lived in the greater Princeton area for most of his life; residing for the past 31 years in Lawrenceville, N.J. Robbie graduated from the Doane Academy and attended the University of Cincinnati. Robbie was the second-generation owner of Budny Fuel Oil, Co., and was proud to carry on the legacy of his parents and grandfather in the home heating business. Robbie was an avid coin collector, passionate Yankees fan, competitive Rummikub player and enthusiastic fisherman. Robbie spent several years as a B'nai Brith Youth Organization (AZA) advisor at the Ewing Jewish Community Center, through which he met his wife, Mindy, and several of his closest friends.

Robbie is preceded in death by his father, Levi Kushner. Robbie is survived by his wife Mindy , his children Jan, Beth (Jay) and Alex, mother Myrna, brothers-in-law Mark Rosen (Myrna), David Rosen (Debbe), Steven Rosen (Heather), sister-in-law Robin Coburn (John), brother Scott (Susan), nephews Justin Coburn (Ana), Josh Rosen, Mitchell Rosen and Max, his niece Ashley Gliko (Morgan) and many beloved cousins.

Funeral services are 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 22 at Orland's Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ. Burial will follow at the Temple Beth El Cemetery in Neptune, NJ.

Shiva will be observed at the Kushner family residence on Tuesday, November 22, Wednesday, November 23, at 7 PM.

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